Le Krewe des Jeunes Amis was established in 1996 with the idea that all children should be the King or Queen of their Krewe. In 1997, the Krewe held its first Annual Mardi Gras Ball. Children in the 8th grade participate in the Annual Ball as Kings and Queens of their chosen countries, 7th graders are Princes and Princesses, 6th graders are Dukes and Duchesses. All children will collaborate in choosing their own colors and designing their own costumes. 5th grade and lower grades are characters who represent the theme of the Ball. The younger children also have the opportunity to be gift bearer, jesters, heralder or attendants.